His Race (YiZhan Fanfiction)

Chapter 11: Persistent

I was awakened by a warm hand touching my face, I jolted and slowly opened my eyes. I yawned and trailed a look at who it is. I jumped in surprise when it was Yibo's hand that is caressing my face. He's staring at me intently. When did he wake up? or rather, is his fever gone?

My brows met and place my hand on his forehead, trying to feel if his temperature is already normal.

"I'm fine now Zhan ge. Don't worry." He chuckled and gave me his sweetest smile that he always gives me.

I clicked my tongue, "Since you're okay now then I'll take my leave." I stood up but Yibo held my hand, stopping me from my track.

"I thought you're going to listen to me Zhan ge?" He pouted and puppy-eyed at me.

I rolled my eyes and sat beside him again. "Then hurry, I still need to go to school." I crossed my arm on my chest.

"Do you remember what I told you last night?" Yibo asked and stared at me.

I flinched after remembering what he said. He said he likes me. My heart started beating fast.

"N-no" I lied and looked away.

"I'm going to say it again." He started, I gulped. How can I escape this now? I should have not let myself get carried away.

"I like you, Zhan ge." He confessed and held my hands.

"What?!" I answered in shock and took away my hands. My cheeks flushed red.

"I like you and I love you Zhan ge." He repeated. This is bad, my stomach is acting up.

"I-I a-ah" I stuttered, I don't know what to say.

"The day where you saw me with that girl, I slapped her. I slapped her to stop her delusions, then I ran after you, but you outran me. In the end, I did not found you. Then after that, you kept avoiding me, I know you were doing that because of what you saw." He said in his sad voice.

"The nights that I spend waiting for you outside your house finally paid off." He chuckled and smiled at me.

I squinted, "But you got sick!" I exclaimed and clicked my tongue.

"At least you're finally talking to me and ready to listen." He chuckled once again and fixed his eyes on me. Now that I think about it, why does he look so handsome? I looked away, avoiding his gaze. I must not let my guard down, his way younger than me, plus I thought of him as a brother. "Or do you?" my inner voice told me.

I shook my head and shrug that thought.

"S-stop your nonsense! I-I'll be going now, t-take care of yourself!" I exclaimed and stood up, still flustered. I stormed out of their house.

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My cheeks are still burning. I cupped my face, why am I even flustered?

I ruffled my hair in annoyance. I should get ready.

I'm already at school, it's already lunchtime. I was absent-minded since this morning. My students are worried about me and keep asking if I'm alright. I just smile at them and answer that I'm okay.

Yibo is still recovering so it's sad that we can't go to school together. Wait, what?! Why am I even sad?!

I clicked my tongue and aggressively type on my laptop.

"A-ah Mr. Xiao are you okay?" Ms. Lee asked. I stopped and looked at her, she has this weirded-out face on her.

I chuckled awkwardly, "Hehe, Y-yes." I answered and scratched my head.

"Then, let's have lunch." She smiled and stood from her seat.

"A-a yes--" I was cut off by a familiar voice who peeked at the faculty.

"Zhan ge, let's have lunch!" He giggled, his hands are in his pockets.

My eyes went wide and stood up immediately. My cheeks are burning again.

"Oh you already have someone to eat with? Then it can't be helped." Ms. Lee giggled and averted at Mr. Jiang's direction. "Mr. Jiang, let's have lunch. How about you Mrs. Jin?" and looked at Mrs. Jin.

"Sure!" Mr. Jiang and Mrs. Jin agreed and stood from their seats.

"We'll be going now Mr. Xiao, have fun!" Ms. Lee said and walk out of the faculty with Mr. Jiang and Mrs. Jin.

I sighed, now I'm alone with Yibo.

"Then let's go too, Zhan ge." He said and held my hand. I don't know why but his hand is warm and comforting, my uneasiness this whole morning is gone all of a sudden. I let myself get dragged by this man in front of me.

The longer I stare at his back, he looks even more manly and mature. My cheeks felt hot again.

We stopped at a café near the school. He let go of my hand. It felt like there's suddenly an emptiness when he let go of my hands. "Just sit anywhere Zhan ge, I'll just get us food." He looked at me and smiled. I shook my head, what am I thinking?

I just nodded and sat on a two-chair table.

Why did I even let myself get carried away?! Are you stupid Xiao Zhan?!

Just when I was debating with myself Yibo was already in front of me with a tray in his hand.

"What are you thinking Zhan ge?" He asked curiously and set the food on the table.

"N-nothing" I answered and looked at the food, avoiding his gaze.

I heard him chuckle and munch on his food. His eyes are digging into me.

"Please eat as much as you like Zhan ge." He uttered.

"Okay," I answered and held the spoon.

"Why are you even doing this Didi?" I asked and gaze at him.

"Because I like you." He shrugged and keep on eating like it was nothing.

My heart skipped a beat again. Why is he making me like this?!

"S-since when?" I stuttered, my cheeks are burning.

A smile sprung from the corner of his mouth.

"You want to know Zhan ge?" He teased.

My brows furrowed, "Don't make fun of me!" I exclaimed.

He just chuckled, "Can I stay at yours tonight? I miss staying over." his teasing tone immediately changed into his cute tone.

"D-do as you like!" I answered and muffled food on my mouth. I can't say no to him, since I've missed him too after enduring the urge to see him.

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